Solar Telescope Basics

Lunt White Light Wedges for Solar Telescopes

White Light Filter for Solar Viewing

A White Light Filter is another filter that can be used to view the Sun.  In this video we will introduce you to viewing the Sun through a White Light Filter. Transcript Lunt Solar has a full product line for viewing the Sun. One of the simpler ways to do that is with one of…

How to Safely View the Sun

How to Safely View the Sun

The Sun can do irreparable damage to your eyesight. So how do you safely view the Sun?  At Lunt Solar Systems, we take solar viewing safety very seriously. This video will help you understand the safety features of the Lunt solar telescopes. Transcript Here at Lunt Solar, safety is of the utmost importance. In each…

Why a Dedicated Solar Telescope

Why a Dedicated Solar Telescope?

Do I need a dedicated solar telescope to view the Sun?  Out of the many choices that you have when viewing the Sun, what will give you the safest and clearest views. This video will help you to decide what’s best for you. Transcript There’s many ways to view the Sun out there. There’s white…

Choosing the Right Blocking Filter

Choosing the Right Blocking Filter

Choosing the right blocking filter will depend upon what you intend to use your Lunt Solar Telescope for. This video will help you to decide which  filter is right for your application. Transcript Hi, I am Faye Romans, your Lunt Solar Systems customer service representative. I wanted to talk to you today a little bit…

Choosing the Right Focuser for your Solar Telescope

There are a few choices when it comes to focusers that can be used on the Lunt Solar Telescopes.  This video will show you your choices and help you decide between the different choices. Transcript Hi, I’m Faye Roman, your Lunt Customer service representative. I’m going to talk about focusers. Our smallest focuser is the…

Pressure Tuning vs Tilt Tuning

Pressure Tuning vs Tilt Tuning

There are two tuning methods that Lunt uses to build our Solar Telescopes. Pressure tuning vs Tilt tuning. They both have advantages and disadvantages. This video will help you decide which method is right for you. Transcript There are a couple of ways to tune an H-Alpha telescope. Lunt Solar offers two ways. We have…

Why Double Stack

Why Double Stack?

There are advantages and disadvantages to adding another filter to your solar telescope.  This is called double stacking.  This video will help you to decide whether you want to double stack your telescope or not. Transcript The 152 along with the LS100 and the LS80 all utilize the DSII unit. What a DSII is a…

Components of a Lunt Solar Telescope

There are a number of choices when buying a Solar Telescope. Double Stacking, what focuser to get, what blocking filter to buy. This video will show you what the different parts of a solar telescope are and where they go. Transcript Hi, I’m Faye Roman, your Lunt customer service representative. I wanted to talk a…

Replacing a Blue Glass Filter

Replacing a Blue Glass Filter

If you have owned your scope for a few years and find that the image that you are seeing isn’t as sharp and it use to be, you may need to replace the blue glass filter.  This video will walk you through the steps of replacing your filter and restore your sharp views of the…

Replacing the Pressure Tuner O Rings

Replacing the Pressure Tuner O-Rings

One of the maintenance issues you may experience with your Lunt solar telescope is a change to where you screw down your presser tuner knob. The pressure tuner consist of a knob with a piston underneath.  On the piston are two rubber o-rings. Over time, in some locations, the o-rings will harden and allow air…

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